Senator Brownsberger has received many emails similar to the one below from constituents urging him to support S1171, An Act to prevent shackling and promote safe pregnancies for female inmates. The Senator is a co-sponsor of this bill and provided written testimony to the recent hearing by the Joint Committee on Public Safety. Senator Brownsberger: …
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MA Trust Act
Dear Sen. Brownsberger, I urge you to support and to bring to a vote S1135/H1613, the Massachusetts Trust Act. It is no secret that our federal immigration policy is severely broken, littered with outdated and inhumane laws. While Congress continues to argue and debate, thousands of people are being deported, leaving children without parents and …
S1112, An Act relative to the establishment of independent forensic laboratories and the oversight and accreditation of such laboratories.
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on Public Safety. TO: Committee on Public Safety FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S1112, An Act relative to the establishment of independent forensic sciences laboratories and the oversight and accreditation of such laboratories. DATE: February 11, 2014 I am writing in support of S1112, …
Animal Cruelty
I have recently received a number of emails in the form below asking me to support Senate 1626 to protect circus elephants. I do support this legislation, and I am, in fact, a cosponsor. I believe that at some point in the future, we will look back on the days when we trucked circus animals …
Juvenile Justice Reform
Kids are kids — emerging research confirms that capacity for self-control doesn’t fully develop until well after the age of 18. That insight, taken to heart, has far-reaching implications for the way we respond to youthful misbehavior. The MacArthur Foundation has funded much of the recent research. The Foundation was troubled by the trend in …
Information for Victims/Survivors
The Boston Public Health Commission transmitted the following documents to help people experiencing aftermath of the bombing. Resource Guide Consumers Dec 2013 Coping During Disaster Anniversaries Dealing with children’s fears 4-27-13 docx Self-Care Tips for Adults (1) (2) Representative Jay Livingstone provided the following contact at the U.S. Attorney’s office who may be helpful. Kathleen …